Why Iran's regime didn't collapse after its most powerful leader was killed | ABC NEWS LOOP

Who really holds power in Iran — and why hasn’t the regime collapsed, even after the death of the country’s most powerful man? In this explainer, we break down the three key forces that keep Iran’s political system standing: A Supreme Leader with near total authority, a system designed to crush opposition, and a powerful military force — the IRGC — with enormous political and economic influence. We look at how Iran’s system was deliberately built after the 1979 revolution to prevent another uprising, why critics say it has become one of the most repressive states in the world, and what this all means for the future — including the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel. Chapters: 00:00 – Why the war continues 00:45 – Iran’s power structure explained 02:10 – The Supreme Leader’s role 04:20 – How dissent is suppressed 06:15 – The IRGC and its influence 08:40 – What comes next? Subscribe: https://ab.co/3yqPOZ5 Welcome to ABC News In-depth, where you'll find our long-form journalism and other videos to help you understand what's going on in the world around you. Watch more ABC News content ad-free on ABC iview: https://ab.co/2OB7Mk1 For more from ABC News, click here: https://ab.co/2kxYCZY Get breaking news and livestreams from our ABC News channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NewsOnABC Like ABC News on Facebook: http://facebook.com/abcnews.au Follow ABC News on Instagram: http://instagram.com/abcnews_au Follow ABC News on Twitter: http://twitter.com/abcnews Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNewsIndepth #ABCNewsAustralia